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The following is a list of covered sports stadiums , ordered by capacity; that is the maximum number spectators the stadium can accommodate for a sports event. This is intended to include only stadiums that are used for sports traditionally held outdoors. It is split into two sublists:
Only domed and retractable roof stadiums are included, i.e. stadiums that cover both spectators and playing field. Wembley Stadium in London, which seats 90,000 spectators, is not included as the roof can only be partially closed. The stadiums are divided into current stadiums, closed stadiums, and future stadiums (those currently under-construction and those planned for construction).
Indoor arenas should not be included on this list as there is a separate list for them.
(All of these were domed)
# | Stadium | Capacity | City | Country | Closed | Demolished | Tenant(s) | Notes |
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1 | Pontiac Silverdome | 82,000 | Pontiac, Michigan | United States | 2013 | December 4, 2017 | Detroit Lions (NFL) (1975-2001), Detroit Pistons (NBA) (1978-1988), Detroit Express (NASL) (1978-1980), Michigan Panthers (USFL) (1983-1984), Detroit Mechanix (AUDL) (2012) | |
2 | Georgia Dome | 71,228 | Atlanta, Georgia | 2017 | November 20, 2017 | Atlanta Falcons (NFL) (1992-2016), Atlanta Hawks (NBA) (1997-1999), Georgia State Panthers (NCAA) (2010-2016) | Demolished after the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | |
3 | Kingdome | 66,000 | Seattle, Washington | 2000 | March 26, 2000 | Seattle Seahawks (NFL) (1976-1999), Seattle Sounders (NASL) (1976-1983), Seattle Mariners (MLB) (1977-1999), Seattle SuperSonics (NBA) (1978-1985) | The open-air Lumen Field stands on the site. | |
4 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,111 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 2013 | January 18, 2014 | Minnesota Vikings (NFL) (1982-2013), Minnesota Twins (MLB) (1982-2009), Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA) (1982-2008), Minnesota Strikers (NASL) (1984), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) (1989-1990) | A newer domed stadium, U.S. Bank Stadium, stands on the site. | |
5 | NRG Astrodome | 62,439 | Houston, Texas | 2004 | N/A | Houston Astros (MLB) (1965-1999), Houston Cougars (NCAA) (1965-1997), Houston Stars (USA/NASL) (1967-1968), Houston Oilers (AFL/NFL) (1968-1996), Houston Texans (WFL) (1974), Houston Hurricane (NASL) (1978-1980), Houston Gamblers (USFL) (1984-1985), Houston Energy (WPFL) (2002-2006) | Still standing (defunct) | |
6 | RCA Dome | 57,981 | Indianapolis, Indiana | 2008 | December 20, 2008 | Indianapolis Colts (NFL) (1984-2007) | Demolished after the opening of Lucas Oil Stadium. | |
7 | Illichivets Indoor Sports Complex | 5,500 | Mariupol | Ukraine | May 9, 2007 | N/A | FC Mariupol (UPL U-19) (2007-2022, winter games) | Still standing but badly damaged due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [7] |
# | Stadium | Capacity (previous to removal of roof) | City | Country | Tenant(s) | Notes |
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1 | Fisht Olympic Stadium | 40,000 | Sochi | Russia | PFC Sochi (Russian Premier League) | Roof was designed for the 2014 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies and the 2014 Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies as a temporary structure, and was removed as part of a renovation in preparation for the 2018 World Cup. [8] [9] [10] |
# | Stadium | Capacity | City | Country | Domed or Retractable roof | Closed | Demolished | Tenant(s) | Notes |
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1 | Civic Arena | 17,537 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | United States | RR | 2010 | 2011-2012 | Duquesne Dukes (NCAA) (1961-1988), Pittsburgh Rens (ABL) (1961-1963), Pittsburgh Hornets (AHL) (1961-1967), Pittsburgh Condors (ABA) (1967-1968, 1969-1972), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) (1967-2010), Pittsburgh Triangles (WTT) (1974-1976), Pittsburgh Spirit (MISL) (1978-1986), Pittsburgh Gladiators (AFL) (1987-1990), Pittsburgh Bulls (MILL) (1990-1993), Pittsburgh Phantoms (RHI) (1994), Pittsburgh Stingers (CISL) (1994-1995), Pittsburgh CrosseFire (NLL) (2000), Pittsburgh Xplosion (ABA) (2005-2006) | Held tennis events, but primarily served as an NHL arena. Originally built for use by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. Was first RR sports venue in the world. Even though it was RR venue, cost led it to be only partially retracted after 1995, and permanently closed after 2001. [11] [12] [13] [14] |
# | Stadium | Capacity | City | Country | Domed or Retractable roof | Planned opening | Tenant(s) | Notes |
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1 | Kai Tak Stadium | 50,000 | Kowloon | Hong Kong | RR | 2024 | Hong Kong National Football Team | |
2 | Te Kaha (stadium) | 41,000 | Christchurch | New Zealand | D | 2025 | 41,000 person capacity for music/performance events, solid roof with a retractable pitch |
# | Stadium | Capacity | City | Country | Domed or Retractable roof | Tenant(s) | Notes |
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1 | All Net Resort and Arena | 22,800 | Las Vegas | United States | RR | TBD | TBD, multi-purpose arena with a retractable roof |
2 | Taichung Arena | 15,500 | Taichung | Taiwan | D | None | |
3 | ASB Tennis Centre | 3,200 | Auckland | New Zealand | RR | ASB Classic | Existing stadium with the planned addition of a retractable roof. |
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